Change in Number of OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision | Synapse
September 10, 2025Open Access
Change in Number of OB/GYN Physicians Practicing Obstetrics After the Dobbs Decision
Key Points
After the Dobbs decision, the number of obstetrics and gynecology physicians practicing in Idaho changed significantly, impacting access to care.
The study found a notable reduction in practicing OB/GYN physicians, with implications for patient access to obstetric services.
Cohort study design was utilized to analyze the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on physician numbers post-decision.
The findings highlight potential shortages in healthcare as a result of legal changes regarding reproductive health.
Abstract
This cohort study evaluates changes in the number of obstetrics and gynecology physicians practicing in Idaho after the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision.